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Straight from the horse’s mouth
By Moriah on November 4th, 2008
Last week Missy posted her husband’s list of 7 random things about her and it was hilarious. I’ve also been tagged a few times for this meme (did it once already here) and made the mistake of mentioning to Andy that he could, potentially, write the list for me. (I can personally vouch for No. 4.)
(At least he can sing.)
No. 1: Moriah is viciously competitive. Oh yes my friends, don’t be fooled by the cool comic image she keeps up on the blog. Be it the ball field, the coliseum, or the Nertz card game arena, make no mistake it will get ugly.
No. 2: Moriah is the daughter of a retired two-star general. This random fact goes hand in hand with the preceding comment. And since I have the floor for once (and probably never again), I would like to tell a short story about a run-in I had with the general while dating the lovely Moriah.
While visiting her during Christmas break (on base), I made the mistake of coming downstairs to breakfast in what I soon found out was ‘inappropriate’ attire. I had walked into the kitchen with my pseudo early-morning smile and was about to sit on a kitchen stool when I was outflanked by a stern-faced two-star who proceeded to walk me hastily out of the kitchen.
I was then told in a blunt, matter of fact, military, fashion (and I quote) “you see this?” (while tugging on my shirt) “this is an undershirt. It goes under another shirt, now go up stairs and put a shirt on.” I know, I know. WOW!
I grew up in a family where it was common practice for the men to come to the breakfast table in a white tee-shirt. That was the way it was and for the first time, still in my formative years, my presuppositions of breakfast apparel were put into question.
I wish I could say that I took the reproof to heart and learned my lesson; but being somewhat defiant, as most son-in-laws are (at least after they are married), I do make a point to continue in the tradition of my forefathers and even, on occasion (like when Moriah’s dad is over), I simply come to breakfast with, well…no shirt at all. :)
Okay, back on task here. No. 3: Moriah is an excellent still-life sketcher. She is very good at art as long as it is not abstract. A born realist, I would say.
No. 4: Moriah is married to one of the oddest birds that ever walked the planet. Though quite handsome–if I do say so myself–don’t be fooled, this guy can at times put the ‘s’ in strange if you know what I mean. (Thankfully I do have veto power on the blog when it comes to attention directed at me. I usually try to oblige.)
No. 5: Moriah is a very rational woman. Unlike me, who, if compared to an amusement park ride, would be about as steady as the Batman Forever rollercoaster at Six Flags. If someone is crying, nine times out of ten it is me. If someone is freaking out, nine times out of ten it is me. If some one needs directions, I can assure you it will be me. I’m not complaining–being opposites has been a huge blessing. (At least for me and the kids; poor Moriah.)
No. 6: Moriah can and will transform herself from a beautiful fashion queen to a household Rosy the Riveter repair-type in the blink of an eye. Oh yes my friends, I have left the house for work with no signs of change, and come home to a totally renovated room. She even has in her possession a female’s guide to household repairs.
No. 7: Moriah does not, nay, will not try new foods that she is skeptical of in any way. She is a woman who knows what she likes and I’m afraid that is the end of it.
Thanks for reading, as I am sure you will never hear from me again.
Cheers.
Andy
19 Responses to “Straight from the horse’s mouth”
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Oh, I would be so curious to see what Steve would say if I asked him to do the same. I think I would be more worried that he wouldn’t be able to come up with seven things that he knows about me. At any rate, it certainly wouldn’t be that wordy. : )
LOL
I love it!
I think I’d be in the same boat with Nicky if I tried to have Ethan do that. HA
That was a great post! I vote for Andy to be a guest poster from time to time!
I love that story about your dad and the breakfast attire. Classic.
I think I might ask J to do this, though I’m a tiny bit uncertain what he’d say!
That was hilarious. Thank you, Andy, for seizing the floor and showing us the REAL Moriah.
Hah!
Now, please, don’t stir up all our husbands. This should be the end of this meme, right here, right now.
I would LOVE to hear what Charley would say on this one….but I don’t know if I’d post it!
Great post Andy! You SHOULD do this more often….
What a fun post to read.
Thanks for letting Andy share.
I’m not even gonna speculate on what my husband would write, cuz I’m not telling him.
In fact, let us never speak of this again. ;)
One thing I didn’t know about Moriah: she has such a witty husband! Thanks for the guest post!
A fun read, makes me want to ask Adam what he would tell the world about me.
Very entertaining.
That is incredible. My hat’s off to you both…but my husband says my time interneting is up
Just one question – did you, Moriah, get to preview/edit what Andy wrote before he posted it?!
I’m left wondering what funny stories my husband would share!
Andy is a hoot. My hubs isn’t that wordy, I wonder what he would come up with LOL
Fun read!! But…#2? Bleck, and double bleck!! I don’t like to combine male chest hair with my breakfast cereal!
This is hilarious! Love the story about your dad setting him straight on the proper breakfast attire.
Ok, when are we going to see a sketch from you? I say it should be your next post.
AWESOME!! Way to go Andy!
Now go put a shirt on!!
AWESOME!! Way to go Andy!
Now go put a shirt on!!
AWESOME!! Way to go Andy!
Now go put a shirt on!!
That was hilarious! I love your blog and read it daily. First-time commenter. Now that I’ve broken the ice you may hear from me more often.
- Becky H
Remember when I called the general “dude?” Not my best moment.
Em
This was great! I think Andy needs a blog!